Multi Media Centre Auditorium (MMC, Town Hall) Presents FRIDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2021, 7:30 PM“NAQOYQATSI – LIFE AS WAR”Directed by Godfrey REGGIO, USA, 2002Music by Philip GLASS Synopsis: Naqoyqatsi is a Hopi word meaning “life as war”. Is also translated as “civilized violence” and “a life of killing each other”. It is the third and final […]
The author of ‘Unsettling Utopia The Making and Unmaking of French India’, on ‘spiritual utopianism’ and the need to re-examine colonial narratives. Rohan Venkataramakrishnan Sep 11, 2021 · 08:30 am Would Auroville, the “utopian” town outside Pondicherry that over the years has attracted many foreign and Indian spiritual seekers, be where it was if not […]
Interesting video clip of Flemish dancer/choreographer Anne Teresa de Keersmaeker performing to Kolesnikov’s music… It was a pairing waiting to happen! The great choreographer Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker has turned her attention to Johann Sebastian Bach’s Goldberg Variations. Repetition and variation are the two defining parameters of this radically resolute composition published in 1741. And […]
August Timmermans (Guus) is an ex-Aurovilian who lived here from 1977 to 1985. He worked on the Matrimandir construction and later co-managed the Matrimandir Nursery. August Timmermans explores the beauty of nature, our habitats and the people through his lens telling a story through a new entry in Colorful Vignettes called: Climate Experts Meet in […]
Multi Media Centre Auditorium (MMC, Town Hall) Presents FRIDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2021, 7:30 PM“NAQOYQATSI – LIFE AS WAR”Directed by Godfrey REGGIO, USA, 2002Music by Philip GLASS Synopsis: Naqoyqatsi is a Hopi word meaning “life as war”. Is also translated as “civilized violence” and “a life of killing each other”. It is the third and final […]
Aurobindo’s dream of a World Union has also not been fulfilled. It could be argued that the world has become more united over the last 74 years, but, at this time, the need for greater unity is particularly obvious. Aurobindo’s dream of a World Union has also not been fulfilled. It could be argued that […]
August Timmermans (Guus) is an ex-Aurovilian who lived here from 1977 to 1985. He worked on the Matrimandir construction and later co-managed the Matrimandir Nursery. August Timmermans explores the beauty of nature, our habitats and the people through his lens telling a story through a new entry in Colorful Vignettes called: The End of a […]
The 1st International Ecopeformance Festival is part of “Taanteatro 30 Years“ project. In face of the eco-political challenges of the 21st century, the 1st International Ecoperformance Festival engaged in the transcultural mission of gathering artists who perform in natural, urban and virtual landscapes in order to investigate, question or reaffirm poetically the co-presence, composition and […]
I’m looking for an assistant to help and motivate me in different tasks. Must be a woman who has already finished her studies here in Auroville, hasn’t too much other activities here and there as all Aurovilians, and wants to commit for the next 6 months minimum in a collaboration with me, about my Photography […]
A play that rings out a universal message about the cyclical nature of existence, of balancing the ups and downs and of the power of positive thinking, empathy and laughter as a panacea, especially in difficult times. The production particularly resonates in the context of the pandemic, where mental and physical well-being has been challenged […]
The 1st International Ecopeformance Festival is part of “Taanteatro 30 Years“ project. In face of the eco-political challenges of the 21st century, the 1st International Ecoperformance Festival engaged in the transcultural mission of gathering artists who perform in natural, urban and virtual landscapes in order to investigate, question or reaffirm poetically the co-presence, composition and […]
August Timmermans (Guus) is an ex-Aurovilian who lived here from 1977 to 1985. He worked on the Matrimandir construction and later co-managed the Matrimandir Nursery. August Timmermans explores the beauty of nature, our habitats and the people through his lens telling a story through a new entry in Colorful Vignettes called: Under the Magnolia Grandiflora […]
The 1st International Ecopeformance Festival is part of “Taanteatro 30 Years“ project. In face of the eco-political challenges of the 21st century, the 1st International Ecoperformance Festival engaged in the transcultural mission of gathering artists who perform in natural, urban and virtual landscapes in order to investigate, question or reaffirm poetically the co-presence, composition and […]
Museum of Art and Photography (MAP) Presents: 1. Utterly, Butterly, Relevant The makers of the iconic Amul girl advertisements share their creative journey When: 6:00 PM (IST), 10 July 2021 Where: Online Register Meet the creative team who created the iconic Amul girl advertisements which have been part of the brand’s campaign since 1966, and […]
For the sixth time in a row we’d like to welcome you to join the Nature Photographer of the Year competition, powered by Nature Talks Photo Festival in the Netherlands. We kindly invite all professional and non-professional photographers, of all ages, from all over the world, to join our contest again this year. Send in […]
August Timmermans (Guus) is an ex-Aurovilian who lived here from 1977 to 1985. He worked on the Matrimandir construction and later co-managed the Matrimandir Nursery. August Timmermans explores the beauty of nature, our habitats and the people through his lens telling a story through a new entry in Colorful Vignettes called: Into The Summer
August Timmermans (Guus) is an ex-Aurovilian who lived here from 1977 to 1985. He worked on the Matrimandir construction and later co-managed the Matrimandir Nursery. August Timmermans explores the beauty of nature, our habitats and the people through his lens telling a story through a new entry in Colorful Vignettes called: Getting There
Join us for our 13th annual Eco-Festival! ecoMusic, ecoArt, ecoWorkshops, ecoReels, ecoTalks, ecoWalks, ecoCafe, and ecoHaat Where: Online It’s lockdown time in India, there is distress and despair all around and though we are all trying to do many collective activities online, we do miss the energy and the excitement, the inspiration, the creativity the […]
When: 10 June – 10 July 2021 Where: Online Fee: Free (Sign-up here) Catch award-winning contemporary cinema from across Europe, now available for free streaming on Festival Scope. Over 20 films feature in an exciting line-up in genres including drama, comedy, documentaries and shorts. Having travelled extensively on the festival circuit, the films have received numerous awards […]
Museum of Art and Photography (MAP) Presents: 1. Reimagining Cloth in Contemporary Culture 4 June 2021 06:00 PM Description: This discussion will examine themes like togetherness in making kantha and how urban and rural practitioners or designers are reinventing textile practices in our daily lives by empowering women and adopting slow fashion production. It features […]
Being consciously humane – is important. One thing that Covid has taught us, highlighted to us, actually screaming and telling us – that despite what we may think we are part of Nature. We need to take care of ourselves better and that word OURSELVES extends beyond our own body, it extends to other people, […]
August Timmermans (Guus) is an ex-Aurovilian who lived here from 1977 to 1985. He worked on the Matrimandir construction and later co-managed the Matrimandir Nursery. August Timmermans explores the beauty of nature, our habitats and the people through his lens telling a story through a new entry in Colorful Vignettes called: Moving on
Your favorite radio is closed again due to the increasing of covid cases inAuroville. Ay Radio team wish you to stay well and safe! Here you can listen to the stream channell (playing 24/7). Here you can see on-air schedules. Last published podcasts Suryamayi’s PhD on Auroville – chapt.2 “Methodology” (Research) Lunaria – ep.13 “Bhuwaneshwari and […]
Kirtan & other activities in Butterfly Barn are on pause for the time being… May it be short… Stay well, stay in nature… ✨
Festival countdown! Moving Mountains / women and solidarities 10 films / 4 countries The films will be live to watch from 16-19 April on the festival website: http://www.doculive.in/p/moving-mountains-women-and-solidarities.html These films celebrate environmental activism. They examine the fragile state of the world’s natural resources and look at the many ways in which women connect with and […]
